The opening theme to Civilization IV has made history by becoming the first ever video game song to receive a Grammy nomination. Being based in the UK, we have no clue what a Grammy is or does, but laud the achievement anyway. Composer Christopher Tin – who also has a nomination in the Best Classical Crossover Album category for his …

It was five years today that the Xbox 360 launched in the UK, and Microsoft has taken the opportunity to laud the console's achievements during that time (and with Christmas fast approaching, of course...)